Edna Geister

Edna Geister was an American author born in 1892 and died in 1959. Surviving library and public-domain records show that she wrote a number of practical, upbeat books centered on recreation, group games, and party entertainment, including Ice-Breakers, It Is to Laugh, Let's Play, and The Fun Book.

Her writing has a clear social purpose: the books were designed for clubs, churches, schools, and other gatherings where people needed simple ways to relax and join in. Rather than focusing on solitary amusement, she specialized in activities that helped groups mix easily and enjoy themselves together.

Records also show that she published at least one juvenile novel, Eleventh Child, suggesting a range beyond instructional entertainment books. While detailed biographical information is limited in the sources available, her published work leaves a distinct picture of a writer deeply interested in recreation, community, and the pleasures of shared play.